J065--Pharmacy BSC Hood Replacement LTC Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center (Ann Arbor, MI)

This Sources Sought/Market Survey Notice is being conducted by LTC Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center, 2215 Fuller Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105 to identify all sources that are capable of providing Pharmacy BSC Hood Replacement Services for the period of September 15, 2025 March 15, 2026, at the discretion of the Government in strict accordance with all schedules, specifications, terms, conditions and provisions of any resulting contract.

Pharmacy Sterile Compounding Hood Replacement and Certification

1. INTRODUCTION

Pharmacy Service is replacing sterile medication compounding equipment that has reached end of service life. Two (2) biologic safety cabinets (BSC) have been procured and require additional services to assemble/install and certify within Pharmacy cleanroom DB21B.

2. BACKGROUND

BSC s are a type of primary engineering control (PEC) that create a near air particle free environment supportive of aseptic compounding of sterile medication products. These cabinets are often referred to as hoods and weight >500 lbs. New equipment is shipped on a pallet and requires transport to the location of installation. The unit must then be lifted and placed on a stand that requires assembly. Once installed initial certification must be conducted per regulatory requirements prior to use. Per VHA Directive 1108.12, equipment must be certified per Controlled Environment Testing Association (CETA) CAG-003-2006. Certification must be performed by a qualified contractor which is CETA National Board Testing (CNBT) registered or employs at least one employee with this credential.

3. SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor shall:

Unpack and transport BSC cabinets from onsite storage location to final installation location of room DB21B.

Assemble cabinet stand with casters and place unit onto of stand per manufacturer instructions. Hardware and instructions provided by manufacturer. Set stand height per VA Pharmacy selection.

Perform initial certification of BSC equipment per CETA CAG-003-2006. Verify compliance with United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Chapter 797 requirements.

4. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Baker Sterigard Model SG404 biologic safety cabinet

Cabinet weight: 582 lbs

Exterior Dimensions: 53 ¾ x 30 11/16 x 61 ¾ inches (installed height on stand is 92 ¼ in)

If this is a service your business can provide, respond to this Sources Sought by Monday, July 21, 2025; 3:00 P.M. Eastern time. Responses should include: (1) Business Name and Address (2) Point of Contact Name, Phone Number, and E-mail Address (3) SAM UEI and NAICS code (4) Business Size SMALL or LARGE (5) Type of Business SERVICE DISABLED VETERAN OWNED, VETERAN OWNED, 8A, HUBZone, WOMEN-OWNED etc. (6) Applicable GSA/FSS Contract Number (if applies). All businesses eligible to provide this service are encouraged to reply as this information may be used to determine potential set-asides for the above noted service. E-mail responses to: Alexis Alexander, at Alexis.Alexander1@va.gov. (Note: This is NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE or an announcement of a solicitation.)